Nicole Darko
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Assistant with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient care, honed across roles at Power House Hospital and other leading healthcare facilities. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and empathy. Achieved significant improvements in patient care delivery through effective communication and adherence to hygiene protocols.
Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in patient care and support. Strong skills in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, and medical record documentation. Focused on collaborative teamwork, consistently adapting to changing needs and ensuring high-quality results. Reliable and compassionate, with strong emphasis on patient well-being and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Power House Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Nurse Assistant
Trinity Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
Nurse Assistant
37millitary Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
Nurse Assistant
Ridge Regional Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - General Nursing
Wisconsin University International
Kumasi 11.2024
Certificate - Nurse Assistant
Narh-Bita College
Tema10.2016
WASCE - General Arts
Dadease Agric Secondary School
Ashanti Region05.2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care
- Information collection
- Feeding assistance
- Staff assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Basic life support
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Power House Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Trinity Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2021
Nurse Assistant
37millitary Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2016
Nurse Assistant
Ridge Regional Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2015
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - General Nursing
Wisconsin University International
Certificate - Nurse Assistant
Narh-Bita College
WASCE - General Arts
Dadease Agric Secondary School
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